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Page 2 of Culture - Index

New school admissions stumble over old problems
Society 21 hours ago

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New school admissions stumble over old problems

Observers are blaming technical glitches and fraudulent acts marring this year’s school a...
To rescue or abandon Java?
Editorial 21 hours ago

To rescue or abandon Java?

The lessons of the previous administration's IKN megaproject do not bode well for the revived &q...
June inflation ticks up as food prices climb
Economy 1 day ago

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June inflation ticks up as food prices climb

On an annual basis, headline inflation climbed to 1.87 percent, up from 1.6 percent in May.
US aid cuts may force millions more from homes: Danish NGO
Europe 1 day ago

US aid cuts may force millions more from homes: Danish NGO

US President Donald Trump has cut 83 percent of funding for overseas programmes run by development a...
Uncertain future hangs over ‘ondel-ondel’ buskers
Jakarta 1 day ago

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Uncertain future hangs over ‘ondel-ondel’ buskers

Buskers might soon find themselves left on the streets without a means of earning an income if Jakar...
Indonesia posts $4.3b surplus in May on strong exports of CPO, steel
Economy 1 day ago

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Indonesia posts $4.3b surplus in May on strong exports of CPO, steel

Despite ongoing trade talks in view of Trump's looming tariffs, the United States still contribu...
Thailand's political chaos: what happens next?
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Thailand's political chaos: what happens next?

The senators have accused the 38-year-old premier of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards...
Japan had hottest June on record: weather agency
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Japan had hottest June on record: weather agency

"Japan's monthly average temperature in June was the highest for the month since statistics...
Jakarta, becoming: A city of dreams, grit and second chances
FEATURES 1 day ago

Jakarta, becoming: A city of dreams, grit and second chances

More than a city, Jakarta is a proving ground. Each year, thousands arrive chasing a dream, only to ...
Clashes in Istanbul over alleged 'Prophet Muhammad' cartoon
Americas 1 day ago

Clashes in Istanbul over alleged 'Prophet Muhammad' cartoon

The incident occurred after Istanbul's chief prosecutor ordered the arrest of the editors at LeM...
CBEX crypto scam: AI-hyped Ponzi scheme defrauds African investors
Tech 1 day ago

CBEX crypto scam: AI-hyped Ponzi scheme defrauds African investors

CBEX used a "brandjacking" tactic, claimed to be licensed in the US, and said that a firm ...
Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from ...
Israel's actions could inspire others to break international law: Sugiono
Middle East and Africa 1 day ago

Israel's actions could inspire others to break international law: Sugiono

Sugiono said other countries could use the argument of protecting their national interests as an exc...
US approves $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel
Middle East and Africa 1 day ago

US approves $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel

"The proposed sale will enhance Israel's capability to meet current and future threats by i...
A stabilizing force in turbulent times
Academia 1 day ago

A stabilizing force in turbulent times

Only consistent action on multiple fronts can maintain public trust and secure sustainable economic ...
Bilateral frictions to overshadow Rubio meeting with Quad partners
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Bilateral frictions to overshadow Rubio meeting with Quad partners

The four countries, known as the Quad, share concerns about China's growing power, but their tie...
Japan says it won't sacrifice farm sector after Trump complains about rice
Economy 1 day ago

Japan says it won't sacrifice farm sector after Trump complains about rice

US President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that Japan's reluctance to import America...
Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril
Asia & Pacific 1 day ago

Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces day of legal peril

Thailand's ruling political dynasty faces legal peril on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn ...
Can AI offer the SDGs a lifeline?
Academia 1 day ago

Can AI offer the SDGs a lifeline?

With the global sustainability agenda critically behind schedule, a new AI-powered platform offers a...
Trump to host Netanyahu at White House as Gaza truce pressure mounts
Middle East and Africa 1 day ago

Trump to host Netanyahu at White House as Gaza truce pressure mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House next week for talks with Presid...
Another foreign tourist falls on Mt. Rinjani amid growing safety concerns
Archipelago 1 day ago

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Another foreign tourist falls on Mt. Rinjani amid growing safety concerns

Nazli’s fall happened just days after a fatal accident involving Brazilian tourist Juliana De ...
Happy birthday, Polri: Does the ideal police officer exist?
Academia 1 day ago

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Happy birthday, Polri: Does the ideal police officer exist?

The 79th anniversary of the National Police offers a moment to reflect and introspect on the foundat...
RI pushes EV battery, critical mineral projects to woo US in tariff talks
Regulations 1 day ago

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RI pushes EV battery, critical mineral projects to woo US in tariff talks

State asset fund Danantara will also be involved in the mineral project being offered.
Why the ARF cannot intervene in the Thai-Cambodian dispute
Academia 1 day ago

Why the ARF cannot intervene in the Thai-Cambodian dispute

The ARF functions as a dialogue platform for confidence-building and preventive diplomacy, not as an...
Raja Ampat's nickel mining may threaten endangered Papuan Blue orchid
Archipelago 1 day ago

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Raja Ampat's nickel mining may threaten endangered Papuan Blue orchid

Agus Hikmat, a plant conservation expert at IPB, warned that although there is no nickel mining occu...
Sanctuary or dumping ground? Jakarta’s cat island plan gets tepid response
Environment 1 day ago

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Sanctuary or dumping ground? Jakarta’s cat island plan gets tepid response

A biologist warns that relocating stray cats to an island without proper planning could spark health...
House to summon minister over civil servants’ flexible work policy
Archipelago 1 day ago

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House to summon minister over civil servants’ flexible work policy

Aria noted that the work-from-anywhere policy for civil servants has drawn public criticism, with co...
A night to remember: Chef Arnold’s Glou kitchen takeover
Table Setting 1 day ago

A night to remember: Chef Arnold’s Glou kitchen takeover

The MasterChef judge took over Glou for one night with a five-course menu that fused comfort, techni...
Evaluating Indonesia’s digital competition policy
Academia 1 day ago

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Evaluating Indonesia’s digital competition policy

At the center of this debate lies a fundamental question: Is Indonesia prepared to regulate competit...
Police say KPK chief’s reassignment won’t affect antigraft agency
Politics 1 day ago

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Police say KPK chief’s reassignment won’t affect antigraft agency

The National Police have emphasized that three-star general Setyo Budiyanto will continue to lead th...
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